How much weight can a Juliet balcony hold?

If designed properly, your balcony can hold at least 50 lbs. (22 kg) per square foot. However, a balcony is built to safely maintain different weights, depending on the design, materials, and time of construction.

Is a Juliet balcony considered a balcony?

a Juliet balcony is simple. These two terms mean the same thing: a balcony without a floor. Instead, a large window or double doors open inward to reveal a balcony railing that you can lean out of. Here is what you need to know about French balconies or Juliet balconies.

Can you walk on Juliet balcony?

A Juliet balcony is essentially a balcony consisting of a balustrade connection to the building facade without a deck to walk on; not, as many assume, a glass balcony.

How do you use a Juliet balcony?

A Juliet balcony with sliding or double doors is the perfect place for a work desk. Set the desk back a little so you can still open the doors, but definitely make the most of the view. (Just don’t blame us if you spend too much time gazing out beyond your balcony, not getting any work done…).

Is a Juliet balcony worth it?

To open up that view, enjoy more natural light and increase fresh air into your home – that is the point of a Juliet balcony. And a glass Juliet balcony, with clean clear lines, is a great and cost-effective way to enhance both the external and internal appearance of your home. No doubt about it, they do look good!

Do you need planning permission for a Juliet balcony?

Juliet balconies are classed as Permitted Developments and therefore will not need planning permission.

Do I need a Juliet balcony?

Typically, the answer is no and they can be installed under permitted development rights. However, there are always exceptions. The main difference between Juliet balconies and other designs is the lack of extending platform for anyone to stand on or place items on.

Can you sit on a French balcony?

2 answers. A French balcony is a small step out your sliding doors. You can sit in your room with the doors open and feel like it is outdoors, but you cannot sit on the french balcony, it is to small. However, unless you plan to spend a great time in your room, a french balcony is just fine.

Is Juliet balcony a good idea?

What’s the point of Juliet balcony?

Providing a ‘guard’ or security barrier to sliding doors or inward opening full-height French Doors on a first-floor room or above, a Juliet balcony lets in more natural light, and fresh air when the doors are open.

Does a balcony add value to a property?

New research has found that the presence of a roof terrace or balcony typically adds more than one-tenth to the value of a property, rising to as much as a quarter in coveted areas.

How high does a Juliet balcony need to be?

1100mm
Juliet Balconies must be a minimum height of 1100mm above the floor level.